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September 22, 2017

ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION AND RESTORATION AT KUTZTOWN NORTH PARK

L to R: Biology and Communication Design dual major Michael Tripoli, Todd Underwood, and Chris Sacchi. Kutztown University students and faculty recently completed an environmental education and restoration project at North Park on Krumsville Road, Kutztown, Pa. Biology faculty members, Todd Underwood and Chris Sacchi, undertook the project with funding provided by a $3,000 grant from the Pa. Department of Environmental Protection. Two informative full-color signs about Riparian Zones and Rain Gardens were designed by Dr. Underwood using artwork created by Michael Tripoli, a junior from Perkasie, Bucks County, Pa., majoring in biology and communication design. Drs. Underwood, Sacchi, and Chris Habeck guided students in the Spring 2017 Environmental Biology course in removal of invasive plants, planting of native shrubs and trees, and creation of QR code signs with information about the history and ecology of North Park. Visitors can use their cell phones to read the QR code signs through links to information-rich webpages.

HEEMET FESCHTSept. 23, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. The Pa. German Cultural Heritage Center at Kutztown University will present Heemet Fescht on Saturday, Sept. 23, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Celebrate the harvest with vendors, craftsmen, artisans, folklife demonstrations, kids' activities, hay rides, food, music and fun. All activities take place at the Heritage Center, Luckenbill Road, on the KU campus. Heemet Fescht is free and open to the public. KICK FOR TUITION Sept. 23 Faculty, encourage your students to enter for a chance to win free tuition for the Spring 2018 semester. Stop by the KU Campus Store table between 3 - 5:30 p.m. at the Pre-Game Activity Zone in the Rec Center to sign up for a chance to make a 25-yard field goal at half time of Saturday's game. The winner will be drawn at 5:30 p.m. at the table and must be present to win.KUSSI

CHUCK WENDIG READINGSept. 28, 11 a.m., 103 AF New York Times bestselling novelist, screenwriter, and game designer Chuck Wendig (Star Wars: Aftermath, Zer0es, the Miriam Black and Heartland series) will do a brief reading and discuss writing on Thursday, Sept. 28, at 11 a.m., in 103 AF. Sponsored by the Department of English.Tony Bleach, Department of English

"THE TRUE COST" FILM SCREENINGSept. 28, 7 p.m., 250 MSU The Women Veterans' Committee and the Women's Center are hosting a screening of the extraordinary film, "The True Cost," which is a behind-the-scenes look at the fashion industry, and the true global cost of the clothing we wear. This is an incredibly important film for anyone interested in being a concerned global citizen, and a responsible and ethical consumer. The screening will be Thursday, Sept. 28, at 7 p.m. in 250 MSU. This free event is open to all on campus. Extra credit is available for some courses. Please contact Veterans Services at veterans@kutztown.edu for more information.Veterans Services Office

KUTZTOWN UNIVERSITY LGBTQ AND WOMEN'S CENTER TO HOST GENDER AND SEXUAL MINORITIES CONFERENCESept. 29, 9 a.m. - 3:50 p.m., 218 MSU The Kutztown University LGBTQ and Women's Center will be hosting a Gender and Sexual Minorities Conference Friday, Sept. 29, from 9 a.m. to 3:50 p.m. in the Multipurpose Room-218 MSU. A keynote address will be given by Mara Keisling, a transgender rights activist and founding executive director of the National Center for Transgender Equality, at 10 a.m. followed by a Q&A at 11 a.m. For complete information visit https://www.kutztown.edu/about-ku/administrative-offices/glbtq-resource-center/gender-and-sexual-minorities-conference.htm.PRESIDENT TO DEDICATE MEMORIAL TREESept. 29, 11 a.m. Dr. Hawkinson will be dedicating the second tree in the Memorial Grove on Friday, Sept. 29, at 11 a.m., immediately in front of the Rohrbach Library. We will be remembering those students, faculty and staff who passed away during the 2016-2017 academic year. Family members of these individuals will be present for the dedication. All are welcome and encouraged to attend. Office of the President

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